Question 1

Learning is no longer possible when one becomes old- old.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first stage of Alzheimer disease is characterized by:

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A)   deficits in concentration.
B)   absentmindedness about recent events.
C)   personality changes.
D)   generalized confusion.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Overall brain slowdown is evident in which of the following ways?

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A)   faster reaction time
B)   slower reaction time
C)   faster thinking
D)   faster talkingE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Why is overmedication more likely for older people than younger adults?

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Most elderly people take numerous drugs ...

Question 5

Vera was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease while in middle age. Her doctor told her family that compared to the kind of Alzheimer disease the develops in old age, this version:

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A)   is much more benign.
B)   progresses more rapidly.
C)   progresses more slowly.
D)   has many more symptoms.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Caregivers can diminish the independence of the elderly if they:

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A)   help too little.
B)   help too much.
C)   encourage physical activity.
D)   do not believe in ageism.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The oldest, most general theory of aging is the ______ theory, which likens human bodies to machines.

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The answer of The oldest, most general theory of aging...

Question 8

Give an example of how protecting older adults might actually lead to more harm.

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Attempts to protect older adults may lim...

Question 9

One of the diseases that can produce dementia is:

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A)   tuberculosis.
B)   AIDS.
C)   sickle-cell anemia.
D)   pneumonia.E) All of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 10

The Seattle Longitudinal Study found that the measured output of all the five primary mental abilities began to _____ at about age 60.

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decline (decrease)

Question 11

You have been hired by an organization that advocates for the elderly. They want you to outline steps that might be taken to lessen the problem of ageism. What would you suggest?

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Answers will vary but should include sug...

Question 12

Vascular dementia (VaD) is caused by a series of ______.

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The answer of Vascular dementia (VaD) is caused by a...

Question 13

The main symptom of frontal lobe dementias is:

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A)   personality change.
B)   memory loss.
C)   seizures.
D)   tremors.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Lionel has two biomarkers that are well outside the normal range. He has had a life filled with financial and familial stress, and has not always handled it well, though he has never smoked. As he ages, we can expect that:

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A)   Lionel's lifelong responses to stress will create a biological burden.
B)   Lionel's lifelong responses to stress will better equip him to handle the hardships of old age.
C)   Lionel will most likely develop only the secondary, not primary, symptoms of aging.
D)   Lionel will most likely develop only the primary, not secondary, symptoms of aging.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, the five primary mental abilities _____ around age 60.

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A)   start to decline in only one least-used area
B)   decline
C)   show no change
D)   begin to increaseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

An older adult who avoids driving at night is using selective optimization with compensation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about cellular aging is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cells can replicate indefinitely, but errors do occur.
B)   Aging may be caused by the inevitable loss of the ability of cells to duplicate perfectly.
C)   Damage is caused by free radicals that slow down the cell duplication process.
D)   Cells from adults are able to duplicate more quickly and more times than are cells from embryos.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Individuals can make adjustments that allow for activity and engagement throughout the aging process, but there is nothing that societies can do to optimize the experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT compress morbidity from osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   too much alcohol and tobacco
B)   not enough weight-bearing exercise
C)   faster recuperation after a fracture
D)   restricting movement to avoid fallsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Give three examples of the ways older adults compensate for losses associated with primary aging.

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Older adults use a variety of technological and behavioral methods to compensate for losses. Examples will vary and may include using hearing aides for hearing loss, reading enlarged print when vision declines, taking additional time to complete individual tasks instead of multitasking, and driving at slower speeds when reaction time slows.

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The first stage of Alzheimer disease is characterized by:

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Overall brain slowdown is evident in which of the following ways?

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Why is overmedication more likely for older people than younger adults?

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Vera was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease while in middle age. Her doctor told her family that compared to the kind of Alzheimer disease the develops in old age, this version:

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Caregivers can diminish the independence of the elderly if they:

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The oldest, most general theory of aging is the ______ theory, which likens human bodies to machines.

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Give an example of how protecting older adults might actually lead to more harm.

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You have been hired by an organization that advocates for the elderly. They want you to outline steps that might be taken to lessen the problem of ageism. What would you suggest?

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Vascular dementia (VaD) is caused by a series of ______.

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Lionel has two biomarkers that are well outside the normal range. He has had a life filled with financial and familial stress, and has not always handled it well, though he has never smoked. As he ages, we can expect that:

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Individuals can make adjustments that allow for activity and engagement throughout the aging process, but there is nothing that societies can do to optimize the experience.

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Which of the following does NOT compress morbidity from osteoporosis?

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Overall brain slowdown is evident in which of the following ways?

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Why is overmedication more likely for older people than younger adults?

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Caregivers can diminish the independence of the elderly if they:

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The oldest, most general theory of aging is the ______ theory, which likens human bodies to machines.

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Give an example of how protecting older adults might actually lead to more harm.

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You have been hired by an organization that advocates for the elderly. They want you to outline steps that might be taken to lessen the problem of ageism. What would you suggest?

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Vascular dementia (VaD) is caused by a series of ______.

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According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, the five primary mental abilities _____ around age 60.

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An older adult who avoids driving at night is using selective optimization with compensation.

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Which of the following statements about cellular aging is true?

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Individuals can make adjustments that allow for activity and engagement throughout the aging process, but there is nothing that societies can do to optimize the experience.

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